Leader Covenant

Cultivating Fulfillment, Faithfulness, and Fruit for Members

Purpose of Life Groups

Life Groups are about life-change – helping people grow in the three commands: loving God, loving each other, and loving our neighbor.

Plan of Life Groups

Life Groups provide a consistent place for people to experience spiritual growth and care by meeting for Bible study, fellowship and prayer. Beyond these times, groups gather for fellowship, service projects, outreach, etc.

Practices of a Life Group Leader and Member

  1. Prepare Spiritually – complete spiritual growth assignments (For Life Group Seasons this means completing the daily studies in the current Study Guide).
  2. Focus on Life Change – be proactive in using the group to grow personally and to encourage others in this process.
  3. Extend Grace – accept every group member and provide confidentiality by not sharing issues discussed within the group outside of the group.
  4. Cultivate Relationships – give energy to relationships by getting to know each other, supporting each other, and enjoying each other.
  5. Uphold God’s Word – make God’s Word the authority in discussions and in life seeking to understand and apply God’s Word.
  6. Get Involved – participate in sharing and in serving within the group.
  7. Multiply Your Group – work with other group members to multiple your group by encouraging others to join your Life Group and by developing an Apprentice Leader.

If any additional group practices are desired by the group, please place them here:

Period of Commitment

Life Group members commit to participating in the group through the season (usually ten weeks). Group participants will have the opportunity to either recommit to their current group or change groups when we begin a new season of Life Groups.

I (we) covenant with other Life Group members with the above purpose, plan, practices, and period to grow spiritually and build our local church accomplishing the Great Commission for the glory of God.

Priorities of a Life Group Leader

What’s expected of you?

  1. Personally pursue growth in the three commands: loving God, loving each other, and loving your neighbor.
  2. Shepherd group members’ growth in loving God, loving each other, and loving their neighbor by providing a consistent place for members to experience spiritual growth and care.
  3. Equip Yourself: meet with your area pastor for one-on-one discussions 3-4 times a year; participate in Life Group leader training sessions in August and January; attend area huddles 3-4 times a year.
  4. Communicate updated group information to the ministry office.

Period of Commitment

Life Group leaders commit to leading a group through at least 3 seasons (one year).

I (we) covenant with other leaders to lead a Life Group with the above purpose, plan, priorities, practices, and period to build our local church accomplishing the Great Commission for the glory of God.

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